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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: hauser on January 30, 2006, 02:03:06

Title: windshield question
Post by: hauser on January 30, 2006, 02:03:06

How many variations are there for a 'correct' front winshield/windscreen?

If a car was optioned with tinted windows would the front windshield be tinted?

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

Title: Re: windshield question
Post by: DaveB on January 30, 2006, 04:49:15

I've seen at least two brands with the MB star - Sekurit and "Konigsglas" or something like that.

DaveB

Title: Re: windshield question
Post by: rwmastel on January 30, 2006, 12:59:33

Or, do you mean variations in that it was a clear windshield, a fully tinted windshield, or a tinted band across the windshield?  Not sure what "variation" you're trying to nail down.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

Title: Re: windshield question
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 30, 2006, 16:11:34

My car seemed to have a very old windshield (lots of scratches) when I got it and it had a green band across the top. Although my side and (hardtop rear) windows are tinted, I don't believe that front windshield was tinted aside from the green band.
I since replaced it with a clear one without the band. Forget the cost, but is seemed quite reasonable at the time.
Funny how they are called 'windscreen' or 'windshield' although they also shield from rain, hail, sleet and snow (and bugs, mud and the occasional stone)! "Mostshield" would have been more appropriate.

Cees ("Case") Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic